Akshay Kumar Starrer ¡®Padman¡¯ Becomes First Indian Movie To Be Screened At Oxford Union
Aamir Khan once said that movies can be used as a medium to change mindsets of people and with movies like 3 Idiots and Dangal he is doing his bit. Akshay Kumar is making an effort by being a part of meaningful cinema with his next film Padman. The movie has become the first Indian film to be screened at the Oxford Union.
Do films have an influence on the audiences? That¡¯s a debatable question, but they for sure leave an impact. Aamir Khan once said that movies can be used as a medium to change mindsets of people, and with movies like 3 Idiots and Dangal, he is doing his bit.
Another actor who is contributing to social causes is Akshay Kumar. With several inspiring films in his kitty, he is making an effort by being a part of meaningful cinema.
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With his next film Padman, he just doesn¡¯t want people to watch it and break the period taboo, but he also wants to make a change in the society.
(Read More: Cut Defence Budget, Make 1 Bomb Less But Give Women Free Sanitary Pads, Urges Akshay Kumar)
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What's more? The movie has become the first Indian film to be screened at the Oxford Union. Twinkle Khanna has been invited to speak at one of the most reputed debating societies in the world, and she will reportedly showcase her maiden production Padman. Twinkle will talk about menstrual hygiene and stigma attached to it. The event is scheduled to take Jan. 18.
.@mrsfunnybones is coming to the Union! ???? Check out the event and how to ballot for a chance to meet India's bestselling female author, dedicated activist, and former actress here: https://t.co/lqSBMcnKSh.#PadManInOxford
¡ª Oxford Union (@OxfordUnion) January 17, 2018
Padman is a story inspired by the life of Arunachalam Muruganantham, a social activist from Tamil Nadu, who invented low-cost sanitary pads and shed light on the importance of it. The movie is scheduled to release on Jan. 25.
Garima Satija leads the Entertainment vertical of Indiatimes. A storyteller at heart who enjoys the thrill of writing, she is sometimes found daydreaming about living the lives of movie characters. Also, she hates talking about herself in the third person.
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